Chris Bigelow Ed.D., Northshore Director of Equity & Diversity, and Dr. Reid discuss how to talk to kids about race, injustices and the current climate.
Watch with your student(s) and it will open up a great discussion afterwards.
“Beyond the Golden Rule: A PARENTS GUIDE to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice”
CNN Article: How to Talk to your Children about Protests and Racism
Your Age-by-Age Guide to Talking About Race (Parents Magazine)
How to Teach Children About Cultural Awareness and Diversity (PBS)
How to Talk to Kids About Race and Cultural Diversity (Very Well Family)
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN:
Students discuss what it is like to be a kid and what it's like to grow up in such racially charged times. A great video to teach empathy.
An excellent resource published by the National Association of School Psychologists.
Here is a partial list of resources that are in the community that can provide professional support.
Looking to increase your children's social skills at home? The primary school counselor at Kenmore, Ms. Nunes, made this excellent article full of resources! These are SEL activities you can do at home with your children. Take a look!
Creative and fun ways that you can teach your children to mindfully breathe. Mindful breathing is an excellent emotion management tool.
A book that is about racial inequality and is geared towards intermediate students.